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Building Inspection Division 215 W Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201

940-349-8360 Fax 940-349-7208

Operational Certificate of Occupancy Information Packet

No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the exiting occupancy classification of a

building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy.

Application:

Complete as much information as possible, including: property address information, contact or applicant information, property owner information, fire prevention information, zoning information, etc.

Supporting Documents:

Site plan Floor plan Letter of Intent Sales tax ID (If Applicable) List of Suite numbers, Square Feet and

Business Names (If multi-tenant).

* For Restaurant Use, the number of seats will be needed **For Industrial Use, please list the number of employees. ***Liquor stores are required to be 300 ft. from Churches, Public

Schools and Public Hospitals. Site Plan Checklist:

Property lines and property area in acres or

square feet Address and street names Structures and area of structures Driveways with directional arrows Setback dimensions from property lines to

structures All paved areas such as parking lots,

walkways, loading areas, outside storage, etc. Show number of parking spaces Show all landscaped areas and indicate trees,

shrubs, and grass, etc. Show dumpster sites and enclosures Show location of all signs Show location of all storage areas, fences,

screening walls, etc. Floor Plans Checklist :

Drawn to scale and room dimensions Walls, built-in seating, kitchen and

equipment, restrooms and plumbing fixtures, drinking fountains, etc.

Door swings and window locations

CO Application Process:

Once you have submitted your application, your permit will be entered into our system and your address will be verified by our Permit Technicians.

Your application is then reviewed by the Planner of the Day or POD. This Planner will verify zoning and permitted uses for the structure. This can take up to 3 business

days. The Planner will then forward the “Approved”

application back to the Permit Technician. If the application is not approved, the Planner will notify the applicant to see if compliance issues can be resolved. If the compliance issues cannot be resolved, the Certificate of Occupancy process will end here.

A permit Technician will contact you to take payment and schedule your inspections. Inspections will include: FIRE, BUILDING and COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT and if necessary CONSUMER HEALTH.

After all inspections divisions have verified compliance with city codes, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.

If inspections have not passed, the Inspectors will issue a list of conditions that do not meet code compliance for the applicant to address before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.

The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted at the business.

Additional Permits May Be Required: Place of Assembly Permit (Fire Prevention) –

for assembly areas such as restaurants, bars, churches, etc.

Health Permit (Consumer Health) – for establishments that prepare and serve food to the public

Pool Permit (Building Inspections) – for buildings such as apartments or hotels with swimming pools

Department of Development Services

Building Inspection Division

215 W Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8360 Fax (940) 349-7208

Certificate of Occupancy Application

$95 inspection fee. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Check or Money Order made payable to the “City of Denton”.

An additional $35 fee is added if the utilities are not currently connected.

Form must be completely filled out.

Consumer Health

Please direct all consumer health questions to Gary Chambers at (940) 349-8306, Jackie Weldon at (940) 349-8346 or Sarah T Losh at (940) 349-8341.

Request for Service

All requests for electrical and/or water service shall be made at; 601 E Hickory Street, Suite F, Denton, Texas 76201, (940) 349-7443 or (940) 349-8700

All deposits shall be paid before services will be connected.

Industrial Storm Water Survey

All commercial businesses must complete the survey located at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cowatersurvey

Choose Industrial Storm Water and then choose the Industrial Storm Water button.

Contact (940) 349-7123 if you have questions.

Solid Waste

All commercial businesses must have solid waste services. The Solid Waste department is located at; 601 E Hickory, Suite F, Denton, TX 76201. You may call them at (940) 349-8787.

Utilities will not be released until a Solid Waste account is set up.

Sales Tax Permit

If applicable, a copy of your Sales Tax Permit must be provided to the City of Denton Building Inspection Department. You can get your sales tax permit at the Comptroller’s Office located at; 2108 E Randoll Mill Rd Suite 100, Arlington TX 7611. They can be reached at 940-459-1155.

To reach the Call Center, call 1-800-252-8880. The Dallas Southwest office can be reached at (214) 944-2200.

You may also go online to: http://comptroller.texas.gov/

Hotel Occupancy Taxes

The City receives 7% of the 13% occupancy tax collected by hotels, motels, and B&B’s. Please contact the Finance Department for proper reporting and payment at 940-349-8206.

Register a Business

You can register your business “DBA - Doing Business As” at the Denton County Courthouse; 1450 E McKinney. They can be reached at (940) 349-2010.

Additional Information

Building Fire Health

Code Enforcement Temp Power Bldg Permit #

Date:

Insp Date: 9am 1pm

City of Denton Certificate of Occupancy Application 215 W Hickory Street * Denton, Texas 76201-4107

(940) 349-8360 * Fax (940) 349-7208

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Administrative Temp Power to Show Address Change Owner Change Name Change

Operational New Business New Use Change in Use New Location

Site Address: Suite # Business Name:

Total Building (sf): Suite (sf): Use of Building: Lot size: Impervious Lot Coverage (sf):

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Multi-tenant Commercial Site? No Yes If Yes, attach a list of all business names, uses, and sq ft for each suite on site.

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Apartment Building? No Yes If Yes, how many units in building?: Clubhouse: Efficiency Units: 1 Bedroom Units: 2 Bedroom Units: 3 Bedroom units: Other:

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Contact or Applicant: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip:

E-mail: Mail CO to Customer Customer will pick up CO Contact Person is: Applicant Property Owner Contractor Tenant/Business Owner

Applicant's Signature:

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Property Owner: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: E-mail:

Business Owner: Phone: Sales Tax I.D. # Address: City: State: Zip: E-mail:

Health Permit Information Permit #:

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Yes No Sale or service of food or drink of any kind or commercial swimming pool?

Application Fee (one-time fee for all health permits) $250.00

Day Care – Licensed Capacity $150+$1/child

Number of children $1 per child Restaurant (less than 2000 sq. ft.) $310.00

Restaurant (greater than 2000 sq. ft.) $485.00 Grocery Store (less than 12000 sq. ft.) $325.00

rocery Store (greater than 12000 sq. ft.) $450.00

Convenience Store (with deli) $300.00

Convenience Store (without deli) _____________ $250.00

Nursing Home/Bar/Bakery $275.00

Mobile Units/Snack Bars $175.00

Seasonal (expires after 6 months) _________________ $175.00

Other: ______________________________________________

Swimming Pool (number of pools) __________________ $160.00 / Pool

Fire Prevention Information

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Flammable/combustible liquids (10 gal or more) Yes No Fireworks Yes No On-site consumption of alcoholic beverages Yes No Magnesium Yes No Storage (higher than 12') of combustible items Yes No Paint/flammable material Yes No

Dust producing equipment or materials Yes No Poisonous or hazardous chemicals or acids Yes No Compressed gases Yes No Lp gas Yes No

Explosives or ammunition Yes No Other: Yes No

Planning Approval: Zoning: Required Parking: Approved by:

This permit becomes null and void unless a City inspection is performed within six months from the date of issuance. The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to

violate or cancel the provisions of any law or ordinances regulating construction. No inspection will be performed unless this permit is displayed on the jobsite and the City approved

plans are available to the inspector on the jobsite at the time of inspection. Applicant is responsible for all work done under this permit, and must follow all applicable codes.

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City of Denton Building Inspections Universal Application

215 W Hickory Street, Denton, Texas 76201-4107 * (940) 349-8360 * (940) 349-7208 Fax

Zoning Compliance Information Permit #:

* If a restaurant, provide the number of seats:

Proposed Use: Select proposed use based on attached list of land use categories.

* Provide a floor plan including seating layout. * Provide a site plan of the property including number of parking spaces.

* If a Multi-tenant site - List Use & Size (SF) for each suite on site:

Parcel ID#: SF of Existing Bldg or Tenant Space:

Existing outside storage?

□ Yes □ No Do you require outside storage? □ Yes □ No

If yes, what will be stored?

Existing fence? □ Yes □ No Fence Type (existing):

Proposing a new fence?

□ Yes □ No

Fence Type (proposed):

Parking Surface: □ Asphalt □ Concrete □ Other, please explain:

Proposing a drive-thru?

Number of existing parking spaces:

□ Yes □ No

Are existing parking spaces currently striped:

□ Yes □ No

Existing exterior signage?

□ Yes □ No

How many existing exterior signs?

Pole Signs: Wall Signs:

Proposing to change any signage? □ Yes □ No Monument Signs:

Roof Signs:

Proposing any new signage? □ Yes □ No

Note: A Sign Permit is required for new signs and changes to existing signage.

Parcel Size (SF): Parcel Width (widest dimension):

For Departmental Use Only

Parcel Length (longest dimension):

Planner:

Zoning: _____________________________________

Use Approved: □ Yes □ No

Proposed Use: _________________________________

Non-conforming Use: □ Yes □ No

Special Exception: □ Yes □ No

Is the property Platted? □ Yes □ No

Lot of Record: □ Yes □ No

Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA)? □ Yes □ No

FEMA Floodplain: □ Yes □ No

If yes, which ones: _______________________________

Planner Notes:

Located within CBD? □ Yes □ No

Located within Over-lay district? □ Yes □ No

No. of Parking Spaces Required: ______________________

Any Approved Site plans? □ Yes □ No

If yes, provide Project or permit #: _____________________

Property abut a Single Family Dwelling? □ Yes □ No

Property abut a Multi-Family Dwelling? □ Yes □ No

Any existing sign permits? □ Yes □

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The zoning permit will travel in concert with the Certificate of Occupancy (CO). The purpose of the zoning permit is to ensure compliance with the Denton Development Code (DDC) as it relates to zoning requirements. The Zoning Permit is designed to allow the applicant to provide basic project details which can be verified for compliance with the DDC. The following items or information must be submitted along with this checklist:

A Zoning Compliance Review

A Transmittal Letter indicating the purpose of the submittal

(2) copies of Site plans and (1) copy of floor plan of the structure Note: APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PLAN (a scaled drawing of the property) showing the following: 1) property boundaries with dimensions, 2) existing structure/improvements with identification of any to be removed, 3) proposed structures/improvements with dimensions, 4) existing landscaping.

In addition to the general information that must be shown on the sketch plan, detailed information, as it pertains to the request may be required. Staff will discuss any additional information deemed appropriate and necessary to process the application with the application based on the specifics of the application submitted. The following uses are identified in Subchapter 5 of the the Denton Development Code (DDC). Please check the use that applies to your development. The uses are categorized as residential, commercial, industrial or institutional land uses. Most uses are defined in Subchapter 23 of the DDC. If you cannot determine your specific use or have questions, please contact the Planning Department at (940) 349-8541.

Residential Land Use Category

Accessory Dwelling Unit

Agriculture

Attached Single Family Dwelling

Community Home for the Disabled

Dormitory

Duplex

Dwelling Above Business

Fraternity or Sorority House

Group Home

Livestock

Live/Work Units

Manufactured Housing Development

Multi-Family Dwelling

Single Family Dwelling

Commercial Land Use Category

Administrative or Research Facility

Auto and RV Sales

Bar

Bed and Breakfast

Broadcasting of Production Studio

Commercial Parking Lot

Drive-through Facility

Equestrian Facility

Home Occupation

Hotel

Indoor Recreation

Laundry Facility

Major Event Entertainment

Motel

Commercial Land Use, cont.

Movie Theater

Outdoor Recreation

Private Club

Professional Service/ Office*

Quick Vehicle Servicing

Restaurant

Retail Sales and Service*

Sales of Products Grown on Site

Sexually Oriented Business

Temporary Use

Vehicle Repair

Zoning Compliance Review Checklist

Planning Division 215 W Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8541

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Industrial Land Use Category

Bakeries

Compressor Station

Construction Materials Sales

Craft Alcohol Production

Distribution Center/Warehouse General

Feed Lot

Food Processing

Gas Well

Heavy Manufacturing

Junk Yards and Auto Wrecking

Kennel

Light Manufacturing

Manufacture of Non-odoriferous Foods

Industrial Land Use Category, cont.

Printing/Publishing

Sanitary Landfill, Commercial Incinerator, Transfer Station

Self-service Storage

Veterinary Clinic

Warehouse, Retail

Wholesale Nursery

Wholesale Sale

Wrecker Services & Impound Lot

Institutional Land Use Category

Adult or Child Day Care

Basic Utilities

Business/Trade School

Cemetery

Churches

College

Institutional Land Use Category, cont.

Community Service

Conference/Convention Center

Elderly Housing

High School

Hospital

Kindergarten, Elementary School

Medical Center

Middle School

Mortuary

Parks and Open Space

Semi-public, Hall, Club, and Lodge

WECS (Building-mounted)

WECS (Free-standing Monopole Support Structure)

*NOTICE TO CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESSES:

The City of Denton has recently adopted an ordinance regulating Credit Access Businesses (Ord. No. 2013-073). This ordinance requires Credit Access Businesses to register with the City of Denton’s Building Inspections Division. Credit Access Businesses include but are not limited to businesses offering Check Cashing, Payday Loans, Motor Vehicle Title Loans, Extension of Consumer Credit and/or High-Interest Installment Loans. The Certificate of Registration requires the applicant to provide a copy of the current, valid state license held by the Credit Access Business. The Certificate of Registration is separate and apart from a required Certificate of Occupancy (CO) to lawfully inhabit a structure for business purposes. Additionally, the Certificate of Registration must be conspicuously displayed to the public in the Credit Access Business and must be presented upon request to the Director of Planning and Development or any peace officer for examination.

I have reviewed the checklist and all submittals for completeness and accuracy.

______________________________________________ ________ ______________________________________ ________________________ Print Name Signature Date Last Update: February 2, 2016

Current and accurate site plans are required for all Certificate of Occupancy (CO) applications in order to

determine if the site is in compliance with the zoning and site design requirements. Below is a list of the

minimum requirements of a site plan for a CO, accompanied by sample site plans on the next page.

Information about building and lot sizes can be obtained online from the Central Appraisal District

(www.dentoncad.com), by using the “Property Search” function. The dimensions of the site may need to be

obtained by taking measurements on the site if a survey or other site plan is not available.

Project Boundary

Clearly illustrate the boundaries of the site.

Provide the size of the property in acres or square feet (this is the entire boundaries of the site legally held by the property owner).

Building Information

Provide the dimensions and area (square footage) of all buildings on the property (see example)

Driveways

Identify all driveway access points, to and from, the site. Specify if driveways are one-way only.

Setbacks

Label the distance (in feet and inches) between the building(s) and property lines (e.g. front, side, and rear yard setbacks).

Lot Coverage

Identify all areas of the property that are used for parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, outside loading areas, outside storage, etc. or that have buildings on them. Provide the combined area (square feet or acres) of all of these areas. This information is used to determine the lot coverage ratio; if lot coverage is already provided on a site plan, you do not need to provide additional calculations.

Parking

Show the parking area and number of spaces (grass, dirt, and gravel are NOT allowed as surfaces for required parking). Note that parking spaces must be striped, and each space is to be 9’ x 18’.

Landscaping

Illustrate all landscape areas, and identify if planted areas containing trees, shrubs, or groundcover. Include all landscaped areas on the site. This information is used to determine the proportion of the site that is landscaped.

Dumpsters

Show the location and approximate sizes of dumpsters and dumpster enclosures, if any exist

Signs

Show locations of all signs on the property

Outside Storage

Show the locations of all storage areas, including height of fences or screening walls, if any exist.

NOTE: Approvals are granted based on the information submitted by the applicant, and failure to provide an

accurate site plan may result in delays and/or non-issuance of an approval.

Site Plan Checklist for Certificate of Occupancy

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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

THIS DOES NOT

CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE

LIST OF INSPECTION

REQUIREMENTS.

BUILDING

Certificate of Occupancy Building Inspection Checklist

Exterior of the Building

Check for Posted Numeric address numbers facing street

of address, Min 4”sized numbers

Check the overall condition of the exterior of the

Building/Structure

Check the dumpster screening condition

Verify vacuum breakers are installed on exterior hose bibs

Check location and termination of the Water Heater T/P

drain, Water Heater pan drain and Condensate drain lines

from the HVAC equipment

Check sewer cleanout location and verify threaded caps

are installed

Check for exposed or unsafe electrical wiring

Verify electrical service installation and location and check

for hazardous conditions

Verify a Brass Tag is installed on the electric meter base for

address identification, Brass Tag must be designed to

D.M.E standards (See handout detail)

Check A/C condenser equipment for insulation on Freon

lines and if ports are exposed install locking/tamper proof

caps on Freon ports

Verify all exterior doors into building or suite are labeled

with the numeric address numbers on the exterior side of

the door

Interior: Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Systems

Verify interior electrical panel location, panel is properly

labeled for identification, panel cover is secured in place,

all breakers are installed in correct locations and

permanently labeled. Install blank covers in open breaker

panel slots that are not in use.

Verify electrical panel locations are not blocked or covered

and have a minimum of 3 foot clearance on all sides

Verify all electrical outlets, switches, fixtures and etc. are

installed correctly with no exposed or hazardous wiring.

Check for unsafe or exposed NM Cable (Romex), wiring or

extension cords

Verify Restroom locations for code compliance

Verify all lavatory and sink fixtures installed inside the

building have working/running tempered water to the

faucets

Verify all plumbing fixtures are installed correctly and are

in working condition

Verify handicap restroom requirements if applies

Verify urinal and/or water closet partitions are installed

per the Plumbing Code

Verify restroom exhaust fans are installed, cleaned and

working correctly

Verify HVAC equipment locations, check return air

locations, verify all grills/registers are cleaned and installed

correctly

Verify HVAC unit installation location, electrical

connection, gas pipe line connection with hard pipe

connection through unit wall, vent clearance to

combustibles, vent connections, vent supports and vent

termination

Verify HVAC condensation drain connections, gravity fall

on drain pipe to drain, termination locations and

secondary drain installed. Down-Flow units require float

switch on secondary drain

Verify digital and programmable thermostat is installed to

control HVAC system

Verify water heater location and type (gas or electric)

Verify water heater is in working condition

Verify gas water heater vent clearance to combustibles,

vent connections, vent support and vent termination

Verify gas pipe connections, any safety hazards

Verify water line connections with no visible leaks

Verify temperature and pressure relief valve is installed

with drain line connection and termination location to

code and

Verify water heater pan drain line installed and

termination location, if pan is installed

Verify electrical connections for water heater

Verify NM cable to water heater is installed in conduit

Verify water heater has a disconnect or is insight of panel

with lock out installed on breaker

Verify disconnect breaker size for water heater and HVAC

system is compatible

Interior: Life Safety and Other

Verify Exit door locations, posted exit signage, exit

pathway distance and all other Exit egress requirements

per the Building Code

Verify panic hardware installed on doors where required

Verify emergency lighting is installed per code

Verify “type of use” of building for exit requirements

Replaced damaged or missing ceiling tiles and ceiling grid

Replace or repair damaged sheetrock in walls, ceiling or

other locations

Verify backflow device installations where required and

the device is tested and in working condition, new testing

of device may be required if testing date cannot be

verified

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If an RPZ backflow device is installed, verify relief bucket is

in working condition and is drained to an approved

location

Verify signage is installed for identification of Restrooms

If Handicap Restrooms are available then posted signage

must meet the minimum requirements of the accessibility

code

Posted signage required for all storage areas, electrical

rooms, mechanical rooms, laundry rooms or other

industrial locations where hazardous may be present

Other Department Approvals

All listed departments below are required to approve their CO inspections before the Building CO Inspection will be approved or the Certificate of Occupancy issued. Fire Dept. CIS (Community Improvement Services) Health Dept. If applies ** This is not a complete checklist of inspection requirements. This list is designed for basic CO inspection compliance. Other code requirements may apply that are not listed that may result in a failed inspection.

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

Visible building numbers

Visible suite numbers

Required parking spaces available

Parking spaces striped (9’x18’) and visible

Permits for all signage

No smoking signs at main entrance (restaurants)

Dumpster revetment functional, debris fee and in good

condition

Gravel parking areas bordered and free of grass

FIRE

A 2A:10BC Fire extinguisher is needed for every 3,000 sq.

ft. They are required to be serviced and tagged once a

year.

No more than 75 feet travel distance from an extinguisher.

Exit lights must be working if present, battery backup

included.

Electrical outlet cover plates in place

Gas cylinders secured with chain or strap

Address posted (suite # in front & back if applicable)

No combustible materials around water heater or heating

units

No blocked or locked exits. Citations will be issued for

locked/blocked, marked exit doors.

For alarm systems, sprinter systems or vent a-hood system

– tags current and up to date

Fire hydrants and FDC (Fire Department Connections for

Sprinkler systems are clear/ unobstructed.

All Emergency lighting in working order

No Extension cords used as permanent wiring. Multi-

plugged adapters not allowed.

Storage:

Unsprinklered buildings: No combustible storage within 2

feet of ceilings

Sprinklered buildings: No storage within 18” below lowest

level of sprinkler heads.

CONSUMER HEALTH

• Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easily cleaned and light in color:

o Floors

o Walls

o Ceilings

• Self-closing Doors

• Screened Windows

• Mechanical Dishwashers – Heat/Chemical, in proper

working order

• Dish wash sink (100° minimum temp requirements)

• Hand wash sink (100° minimum temp requirements)

• Hot (100° minimum temp requirement) and cold water

• Utility Sink with sanitizing agent present

• Exhaust vents

• Properly stored chemicals

• Liquid wastes, required interceptors and traps

• Floor drains

• Air gaps

• Black siphonage/back flow

• Lockers for employees

• Garbage storage rooms/cans

• Dumpsters & compactors

• Parking lot & walkways

• Thermometers in coolers and freezers

• Water heater, properly sized

• All coolers in working order (41° or lower)

• Self-closing bathroom doors

• Trash cans with lids in restroom